bulging

• Beschreibt etwas, das nach außen gewölbt ist oder so stark gefüllt ist, dass es hervortritt.

Describes something that swells outward or is filled to the point of protruding.

1. Swelling outwardB1formal

   Curving or protruding outward, often due to pressure or fullness.

   Nach außen gewölbt

   • The bag was bulging with groceries.
   • His bulging muscles showed his dedication to training.
   • The walls were bulging from the pressure of the water.

   Synonymeconvexprojectingprominentprotrudingprotuberantpuffyswellingtumescent

   Antonymeconcavedepressedflathollowsunken

2. Prominent or noticeableB2informal

   Sticking out in a way that is easily seen or noticed.

   Hervortretend

   • She had a bulging folder full of important documents.
   • The bulging eyes of the fish were a sign of its species.
   • His bulging pockets suggested he was carrying many items.

   Synonymejuttingprojectingprominentprotrudingprotuberant

   Antonymeflatinconspicuoussubtleunobtrusive

• Verb, das das Anschwellen, Hervortreten oder Ausbeulen bezeichnet, oft durch inneren Druck oder Füllung.

A verb used to indicate the act of swelling, protruding, or sticking out outward, often due to internal pressure or fullness.

1. Swell outwardB1formal

   To stick out or swell from a surface or container.

   Hervortreten

   • His pockets bulged with coins.
   • The bag bulged with groceries.
   • Her eyes bulged in surprise.

   Synonymebagballoonbellyjutpouchprojectprotrudestick outswell

   Antonymeflattenrecedesink

2. Increase in size or numberB2formal

   To become larger or more numerous, often temporarily.

   Anwachsen

   • The population of the city bulged during the festival.
   • The file size bulged after adding the images.
   • The budget bulged due to unexpected expenses.

   Synonymeballoonenlargeescalateexpandgrowincreasemushroomsurgeswell

   Antonymecontractdecreaseshrink

Phrasal-Variantenbulge out